MFC-3 No Way Out PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and got weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jameson comes to the cage accompanied by Obscura . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jameson
vs
weed

195 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, got weed!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jameson feints and as weed raises his hands in defense, Jameson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jameson wants to control from the top but weed keeps moving.
Jameson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jameson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

weed looking for a guillotine here but Jameson defends easily.
weed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

weed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jameson working some strikes from top position.
Jameson postures up and lands a big shot to weed's brow.
Jameson lands a couple of digs.
Jameson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jameson prevents weed from getting back to his feet.
Jameson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for weed on the ground.
weed wants to sweep here but Jameson controlling him for the moment.
Jameson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jameson lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
weed throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jameson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jameson landing with the ground and pound.
Jameson with a nice head shot there.
Jameson is in close to weed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
weed being controlled here, momentarily.
Jameson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
weed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jameson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
weed looks gassed!
Jameson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jameson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. weed is keeping the position for now.
Jameson landing with the ground and pound.
weed keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jameson distracts weed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jameson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jameson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jameson stands up over weed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jameson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jameson cracks weed with a solid left hand.
Jameson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
weed trying to control the position.
weed wants to sweep here but Jameson controlling him for the moment.
weed being controlled here, momentarily.
Jameson postures up and lands a big shot to weed's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jameson cracks weed with a solid left hand.
Jameson landing some decent shots from guard.

Jameson stands up from weed's guard - Jameson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Jameson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in weed's guard.
Jameson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jameson working some strikes from top position.
Jameson landing some decent shots from guard.
weed looking for a sweep. Not yet weed, not yet.
Jameson postures up and lands a big shot to weed's brow.
Jameson controlling from the top position.
Jameson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameson connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameson stands up over weed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jameson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jameson lands a couple of elbows.
Jameson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
weed is trying to keep Jameson in close.
Jameson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jameson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jameson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Jameson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jameson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in weed's half guard.
Jameson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
weed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jameson scores with a couple of nice shots.
weed gets full guard.
Jameson is working weed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

weed is rocked!
Jameson sitting in guard here, content to control.
weed is still in real trouble! Can Jameson finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jameson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
weed seems to have recovered his senses.
Jameson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jameson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of weed's head.
Jameson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Derrick Jameson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jameson working some strikes from top position.
weed is breathing heavily.
Jameson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jameson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that weed can do to turn this around?
Jameson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson working some strikes from top position.
Jameson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jameson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jameson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jameson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jameson wants to control from the top but weed keeps moving.
Jameson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jameson lands a couple of digs.
Jameson stands up over weed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jameson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jameson chips away with some ground and pound.
weed being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
weed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jameson controls the pace.
Jameson lands a couple of digs.
Jameson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jameson is in close to weed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jameson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jameson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jameson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
weed wants to stand and escape but Jameson is having none of it.
Jameson landing with the ground and pound.
weed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jameson controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jameson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jameson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jameson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of weed's head.
Jameson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jameson working some strikes from top position.
Jameson landing with the ground and pound.
Jameson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jameson lands a couple of elbows.
Jameson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson chips away with some ground and pound.
weed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jameson controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jameson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jameson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! weed covers up, he's hurt! Jameson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jameson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jameson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Jameson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Vargas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vargas
vs
Evans

175 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Vargas. No joy for Evans on that attempt.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Vargas. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet.

Evans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans looks gassed!
Vargas wants to get back to full guard.

Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.

Evans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vargas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Evans trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vargas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Evans seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vargas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ron Evans!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rukawa medina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Brasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). medina's entrance music is voices. A fine choice. rukawa medina has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

medina
vs
Brasky

200 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, rukawa medina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Brasky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
medina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brasky.
Brasky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
medina slips a jab and a cross from Brasky.

Brasky scores a takedown into full mount!
Brasky landing shots from mount.

medina is rocked!

It looks like rukawa medina has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Brasky! medina is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Brasky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rrado Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geri Coool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rrado Gracie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Gracie
vs
Coool

165 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rrado Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Geri Coool!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coool.
Coool shoots in but no luck this time.
Coool avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coool looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rrado Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geri Coool.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Coool shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Coool thows a big elbow that misses.
Coool cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coool's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coool trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coool must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coool distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coool distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coool trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coool is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Coool lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Coool from controlling successfully.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coool defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coool gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Coool closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Coool drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Gracie pulls Coool into guard.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coool defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coool seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coool can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Coool avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coool really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Coool pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coool lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Coool avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coool thows a big elbow that misses.
Coool preventing the sweep.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coool defends it easily.
Coool works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Coool from controlling successfully.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coool doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coool manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coool trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rrado Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Coool in a clinch.

Coool pulls guard.

Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coool looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coool looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coool!
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Coool seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Coool there.
Rrado Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

Coool seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gracie is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Geri Coool!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jubal Early (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christophe Deschamps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Early
vs
Deschamps

187 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jubal Early!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christophe Deschamps!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deschamps throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Deschamps. No joy for Early on that attempt.
Deschamps throws a right and a left that Early avoids nicely.
Early looks for a takedown but Deschamps sprawls well.
Deschamps tests Early's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Jubal Early has been cut.
Early takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Deschamps missing with a left hand there. Early was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deschamps throws a shot from downtown. Early moves away and avoids it.

Early throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Deschamps tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Early is in Deschamps's guard.
Early won't allow Deschamps to get back to his feet.
Deschamps really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Early. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Early drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deschamps dives on top into guard.
Deschamps won't allow Early to sweep him here.

Early has his feet on Deschamps's thighs here. He's pushed Deschamps off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Deschamps screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jubal Early!
Jubal Early is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ja Co (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toto Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Co
vs
Manuel

180 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
171 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Co!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toto Manuel!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manuel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Co was covering up waiting for the punch and Manuel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manuel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Manuel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Manuel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manuel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Manuel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Co is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manuel defends well.

Manuel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manuel stands and throws Co's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Manuel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manuel tries for a kimura but Co is defending well.

Manuel tries for a kimura but Co is defending well.
Manuel looks gassed!
Co is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manuel off and has taken his back!

Manuel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Co.
Co is throwing strikes by Manuel counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Manuel regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel tries to roll over but Co keeps him under control.

Co is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Co tries to pass to full mount but Manuel defends it.

Co is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manuel has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Co seems to be working for a kimura but Manuel defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Co is looking to stall here but Manuel recovers full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Co accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Manuel pushes Co off and gets back to his feet.
Co moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.

Manuel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Co looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toto Manuel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Manuel gets the takedown into side control.
Co is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manuel off and has taken his back!

Co is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Co patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Co working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Co looking for the choke from the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lull in the action here.

Manuel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Manuel trying to control the action but Co just sinks the hooks in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Manuel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Manuel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Co off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Co has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manuel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Manuel covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Co looking for the RNC.
Co avoiding Manuel 's attempts to control his hands.

Co looking for the choke from the back.
Manuel trying to get back to his feet but Co is in full control for now.

Manuel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Co's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Co is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Manuel is defending well though. Co let's go of the attempt for now.

Manuel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Co patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Co dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Manuel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Co napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Manuel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Manuel is trying to get an arm triangle but Co is defending well.

Manuel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Co tries to buck Manuel off but Manuel is having none of it.
Co regains half guard.

Manuel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Co is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manuel pulls his head out easily.
Co moves into full guard.

Manuel drops back looking for a leg! Co is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Co manages to kick Manuel off! Manuel jumps back into Co's guard.
Co is trying to control the position but Manuel postures up.
Manuel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Co working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manuel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manuel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Co looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manuel passes into side control.

Manuel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manuel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Co sneaks back into half guard.
Co is trying to get back to full guard.

Manuel is looking for a kimura here.

Co looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manuel seems to be working for a kimura but Co defends the submission attempt.
Ja Co overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Manuel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Co sees it coming and defends easily.

Co actively working from the bottom here.
Co gets back to full guard.

Manuel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Co lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Manuel!

Co working for a submission but Manuel is keeping him at bay.

Co goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Manuel is on top in guard.

Manuel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manuel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Toto Manuel just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Manuel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Co manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Co manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manuel manages to get himself to full guard.
Co wants to control from the top but Manuel keeps moving.
Co looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Co is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manuel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manuel has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manuel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Co is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Co has escaped and now he's on top!
Co trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manuel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Co is controlling him.
Manuel pulls Co in close to prevent any damage.
Co sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manuel's guard.

Co is working for a kimura but Manuel is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel trying to control from the bottom.

Co seems to be looking for submissions.

Co is trying to work for a kimura but Manuel is defending well.
Co works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Co goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Manuel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Co but great work by Manuel.

Manuel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Co has escaped the position, nice work there.

Manuel is trying to get an arm triangle but Co is defending well.
Co is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manuel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Co is pressing down on Manuel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ja Co will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Manuel shoots in looking for a takedown but Co manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manuel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Co tries for a takedown but Manuel circles away easily

and Manuel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Manuel is working for a submission of some sort.
Co is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manuel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manuel's back!
Co is not going to allow Manuel to sit and survive in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manuel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Co gets his way!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Co working for a choke but Manuel is defending well.
Manuel controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Co is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Manuel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Manuel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Co's arms.

Co looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Co working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Manuel is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Co off. It looks like it's working - Co slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Manuel displaying calm under pressure there.
Co shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Manuel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Co's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is pushing down on Co's leg trying to pass to half guard. Co is fighting to maintain full guard but Manuel has managed to sneak the leg through.

Co is defending against the submission attempts here by Manuel.
Co is looking to improve his position.
Co works his way to full guard. Good work.

Manuel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Manuel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toto Manuel.
I think Manuel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Toto Manuel!
Toto Manuel is the new welterweight champion!